CVE-2021-32039: MongoDB Extension for VS Code may unexpectedly store credentials locally in clear text

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2022-01-20 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-522

Description

Users with appropriate file access may be able to access unencrypted user credentials saved by MongoDB Extension for VS Code in a binary file. These credentials may be used by malicious attackers to perform unauthorized actions. This vulnerability affects all MongoDB Extension for VS Code including and prior to version 0.7.0

Affected products

MongoDB: through 0.7.0

References

https://github.com/mongodb-js/vscode/releases/tag/v0.8.0
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/VSCODE-313
https://github.com/mongodb-js/vscode/releases/tag/v0.8.0
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/VSCODE-313

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